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We have finally resettled, and so grateful for our experience. I will be sure to include your firm in any reviews, etc. Our guide (Ut?) was wonderful, caring, conversational, enlightening. We couldn't have felt more at ease, moving about as we did. We still need to make a trip to Vietnam, so I suppose you will hear from us one day in the future!

- Annette Januzzi -

USA

The Hidden Gems Of Northern Laos 4 Days

Code: TLP04
Routes: Luang Prabang - Pak Chaek - Huay Thoum - Yha Nang - Luang Prabang
Duration: 4 Days /3 Nights
Features: This is a mix of culture and nature, including your time in the old LuangPrabang, trekking to traditional villages and more to experience the hidden gems of Northern Laos.

Trip Itinerary

Good morning and welcome to Luang Prabang. Airport pick up and transfer to your hotel for check in. Short rest then start out for our half day tour to visit the National Museum (closed Tuesdays), the former Royal Palace, the impressive Stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham at Wat Mai. The next stops include Wat Xieng Thong, Ban Phanom village, and Ban Xang Khong - a village famous for handmade Sa paper. Back to your hotel for about 5:00 PM. Free on your own.

Depart at 8:30 AM to Ban Pak Chaek village. About 1.5 hour driving until we start our wonderful trek. Trek then cross the Ou River via fishing boat. We continue on making several crossing along Nam Cheak stream so be prepared to get your feet wet! Onwards we head uphill to Huay Thuom and Yha Nang villages of the Khmu ethnic minority.

We will be welcomed by a local host for dinner and overnight in their traditional house.

Breakfast and say goodbye to the host at 8:30 AM as we head off trekking today for a trek through an area where Hmong people pan for gold then continue the amazing hiking to conquer the top of Pha Pon Golden Mountain for some fantastic views over the valley and surrounding area. Pinnic lunch then we do the trek to Ban Hat Huay village. From here, we return back to Luang Prabang at around 5:00 PM. Check in hotel and free at your own leisure.